Kyoto Tower

Kyoto Tower
Kyoto Tower
京都タワー
General information
Type	Observation tower
Location	721-1 Karasuma-dori; Higashi Shiokoji-cho; Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto 600-8216
Coordinates	34°59′15″N 135°45′33″E / 34.98750°N 135.75917°E
Construction started	1963
Completed	1964
Opening	December 28, 1964
Cost	¥380 million; ($1.056 million in 1963)
Height
Antenna spire	131 metres (430 ft)
Design and construction
Architect(s)	Mamoru Yamada
Structural engineer	Makoto Tanahashi

Kyoto Tower (京都タワー, Kyōto-tawā) is an observation tower located in Kyoto, Japan. The steel tower is the tallest structure in Kyoto with its observation deck at 100 metres (328 ft) and its spire at 131 metres (430 ft).^[2] The 800-ton tower stands atop a 9-story building, which houses a 3-star hotel and several stores. The entire complex stands opposite Kyōto Station.^[3]

^ Tegler, Gary (2002-02-07). "Taking a more traditional view". The Japan Times. Retrieved 2008-08-17.
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[TJT-1] Tegler, Gary (2002-02-07). "Taking a more traditional view". The Japan Times. Retrieved 2008-08-17.

[JV-2] Cite error: The named reference JV was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

[blog-3] "Kyoto Tower". 2008-05-02. Archived from the original on February 26, 2009. Retrieved 2008-08-17.

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